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Roar Like a Lion {Review and Giveaway}

Kathie Phillips

One of the questions I’m asked the most by parents at my church is, “I’m looking for a good devotional for [my elementary-aged child]. Do you have any suggestions?” I have a short list of favorites that I often recommend. Sadly, the list is short because I don’t often come across ones that I like. I was recently asked to take a look at Levi Lusko’s new devotional for kids called Roar Like a Lion, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

With eye-catching art, fascinating stories and facts, Bible verses and prayers,and simple action steps, this 90-day devotional will help your kids approach both fun moments and tough times with their hearts set on God’s faithfulness.

Roar Like a Lion covers highly relevant topics such as:

  • Facing fears about school and friendships
  • Dealing with peer pressure and bullying
  • Handling new challenges, disappointments, and grief
  • Having courage to try something new
  • Understanding how we each fit into God’s great story
Roar Like a Lion

MY THOUGHTS

The first thing that jumped out to me about this book was the vibrant colors. It’s visually appealing and will definitely draw children in. I love that once you open the book, the content is just as appealing. I love the Bible verses that were chosen – they are easy to understand and make God’s Word come to life.

One of my favorite parts of the book is the “Did You Know” section. It gives kids more to think about by sharing fun facts and historical elements that tie in to each devotional.

I would have loved if a question or 2 for the kids to answer about what they’ve read was included. I think providing such prompts could help them apply and reflect upon each devotional’s content.

Elementary-age kids will enjoy this resource, but I think 2nd-4th graders will devour its contents.

ENTER TO WIN

Enter to win a copy of the new Roar Like a Lion devotional by emailing me at kidminspiration@gmail.com.  All entries should be received by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

The winner of this giveaway will be contacted via email on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

“Disclosure: Many thanks to Thomas Nelson for providing this product/product information for review.  Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  I did receive the product in exchange for this review and post.

Mighty KidMin! A FREE Children’s Ministry Conference for Small Churches is TOMORROW!

Kathie Phillips

Attention small church kidmin leaders: The Mighty KidMin Conference is tomorrow! If you haven’t gotten your FREE ticket yet, this is your last chance to jump in and make sure you don’t miss any of the presentations! 

This totally free event features 28 amazing small church experts ready to help you turn your small church children’s ministry into a big difference maker!

You’ll hear from some amazing experts like 

  • Speaker & Author Melissa J. MacDonald
  • Family Therapist Monica Barnes
  • Diversity Expert Pastor Sunny Brown
  • Entrepreneur Kari Bartkus
  • Author & Speaker Dr. Rick Chromey
  • Owners of We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym Trey & Nikki Wooton
  • Founder of smallchurchkidmin.com BIll Gunter
  • Behavior Specialist Holly Sharpe
  • and the list goes on and on …

And the best part? Every speaker is a lover of small church children’s ministry with small church strategies to share!

I’ll be there, too! I’m sharing must-have safety measures that will put families and volunteers at ease.

Each presentation is happening live during the free conference, but you can also get lifetime access with presentation recordings & tons of bonuses! (But grab it soon for the best deal! The price goes up at midnight tonight!)

If you have any questions about the conference, comment below or shoot me an email. I’d love to help!

Get your free ticket to Mighty KidMin before we kick off with a pre-conference call tonight! 

Big News!!

Kathie Phillips 2 Comments

Yesterday, I announced (via social media) a big secret I’ve been keeping…

I am officially under contract for my second book!! *cue all the confetti*

It’s been in the works for a while now but the deal was finalized last week. This is an incredible opportunity, especially since my publisher (RoseKidz) has recently merged with Tyndale House, so I’m a Tyndale House author now!

This new project is really special to me and I can’t wait to share more details later. The book will be released summer 2022. Like my first book, it will be a resource for Children’s Ministry leaders, homeschool groups, and Christian educators.

Thanks to my editor, Karen McGraw, who helped navigate all of the details!

Now, it’s time to write!!

P.S. If you’d like to check out my first book, you can find out more here.

P.S.S I will have one more special secret to fill you in on next week…stay tuned!

Must-Have Safety Measures for Small Churches

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My first ‘professional’ kidmin staff role was in a small church many years ago. Since it was my first staff role, I was excited to get to work to make our kidmin a place where parents felt safe to leave their children, children were engaged and volunteers thrived and enjoyed serving. Yes, there were bountiful joys, but there were also challenges and frustrations.

Most people in small churches share the same frustrations:

  • Doing it alone on the edge of burnout and wondering why no one is is stepping up to help
  • Teaching mixed-age classes and struggling to keep the older and younger engaged AND interested
  • Wishing for a few more young families to bring new energy to your church
  • Watching with sadness as another beloved family with kiddos leaves for the bigger children’s program down the street

This list probably isn’t surprising to you. In fact, I bet you could add a few more, and we would all just nod our heads right along with you. But be encouraged…

Small church ministry isn’t LESS. But it IS different! 

If you happen to be involved in children’s ministry in a small church – or if you know someone who is – please let them know about the Mighty KidMin!  A Children’s Ministry Conference for Small Churches.

During this conference – did I mention that it’s FREE! – I will share must-have safety measures that will put families and volunteers at ease.

In addition, there are other amazing presentations scheduled:

  • One-Room Ministries: Teach to a Range of Ages and Keep Them All Engaged  
  • Staying Relevant as They Grow: Is It Enough to Get Them to Church or Should We Raise Them to Be the Church?
  • A Simple, Workable Plan for Including People of All Abilities in Small Churches 

Plus so many more incredible presentations about building teams, digital strategies, safety & policies, teaching mixed-ages, inclusive ministry, and leadership – all specific to small churches!

Click here to get all the details and get your FREE ticket!

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